Staghorn Sumac vs Trader Mulberry - TreeTime.ca

Staghorn Sumac vs Trader Mulberry

Rhus typhina

Morus x Trader

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Staghorn Sumac
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Staghorn Sumac is a popular ornamental shrub with red velvet like antlers that produce seeds that provide nice winter interest for landscapers and gardeners.

This low-maintenance plant is a great addition to any garden it is also used in shelterbelts.

The Trader Mulberry is a rare find. Named for the Trader family who brought the mulberry from Germany when they immigrated to the U.S. in 1982 and planted the original tree at their new homestead in North Dakota. This tree still bears fruit today! Similar to the Illinois Everbearing, but more winter hardy, this mulberry is a cross between white and red mulberry trees. This vigourous tree will produce large, sweet-tasting, virtually-seedless, black fruit throughout the entire summer and is great for fresh eating, jams, and wine. Do not plant near walkways or driveways as the berries can stain.

Staghorn Sumac Quick Facts

Trader Mulberry Quick Facts

Zone: 4a
Zone: 3b
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Height: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: dry, normal
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: low
Suckering: none
Maintenance: medium


Flowers: small, green-yellow
Fruit: small, red
Berries: black seedless, large
Flavor: sweet
Harvest: Early July - Early September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: ON, QC, NS, NB, PE
Other Names: stags horn sumach, velvet sumac
Other Names: mulberry, red mulberry